Volkswagen Vento [2012-2014] User Reviews

I was in to change my car since quite some time. I was doing  reserch for a decent mid size diesel sedan. options were new Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Vento and Niassan-Renault twins Scala and Sunny.

Honda failed to impress even though it is feature packed. Verna was refined but felt a little over priced for a korean car and god konws when they will revice the design so my new car will become old in an instant. Sunny and Scala failed me with their figure. I was looking for something which I can keep for say 8 to 10 years withuot being out of fashion.

Before I took the test drive of vento I was happy with its looks. Its like the old colonial houses we see today. It will never get old. It will stay with time. Minimal and modest

The moment I took the test drive I fell in love with this car. It was a pleasure to drive I dont know why people complaints about this car power delivery and performance. May be they all were riding audy or some super car before. i was upgrading my self from my swift dezire to this car. I felt its relly nice car.

Every one was telling service expence is high. I requested for service bill vouchers at the showroom its all in 8500-10000 range. Its not a big deal I felt. Because I was payin average 7000 for my swift dezire in every service so in 30000 I will spent aorund 21000 for swift. for this one around 20000 max since service is in every 15000km.

Purchased the car in the next week and crossed 3500 km today. purchase experience was too good. its true that like maruty the dealer they will not push you to buy this one. but once you let them konw that you are purchasing  they will help you with every tis bits .

I work in a hill station and my home in plains. so my driving consist of a mix of highways and ghat roads. its really a performer. you hardly need gear shift in between other than 4th and 5th. mind you its not peppy as DDiS of maruty but you will never lack power when its required. its power delivery is more linear I would say.

I got an average milage of 18-22 always when I kept my spped limit to 70 -90. yes its milage is really bad (15- 17) if you drive it harsh. AC is amasing. Its cools the cabiin in minutes and cochin heat was not able to touch us. Guys music sytem in this version is cool. you will love listening to anything. its dont have high bass or fine tweeters but good to listen. most of the time high end music sytem is a waste for you. i had all of them, sub .,amp everithing in my previous car most of the time I was febbiling through controls than enjoy my drive.

Built quality is superb. moving from maruty you can feel it. plastic in side is so sturdy that it will easy tolereate your naughty kids.

Over all its a good car with all essential features. you will love it if you are in your 30s, settling and looking for a good family car which you can keep for 10 more years.

Exterior Good Looks, Beautiful and good built quality

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Fully loaded with ample space and comfort

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Amazing performance within in city 16-18 kmpl and on highway 23-29 kmpl. I have drived to amritsar punjab from delhi average that i have touched is 29.8 kmpl at a speed of 60kmph and overall average of trip with a speed from 60 to 120 kmpl the average goes to 25.6 which is awesome.

Ride Quality & Handling You drive volkswagen car and see the difference. very good ride quality and handling is very smooth. If you are a maruti, hyundai, ford, chervelet, fiat car owner and want to upgarde to any car just drive any volkswagen car above 100 kmph and see the difference and you should love to buy volkswagen cars.

Final Words Awesome car with good looks and good built quality.  If you are passionate about cars and feel the luxury go for volkswagen.

Areas of improvement Need more care about their customers and hope for better service after sales.

Exterior....Great exteriors

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) ... Excellent comfort for the Driver and the passanger. A little more reclination for the back seat passengers would have been more comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Decent performance ...just as expected from this Vento.

Ride Quality & Handling

Excellent....Better than most of remaining cars in this segment

Final Words

Purchased a new Vento Diesel Highline yesterday and I must say VW Vento is good in all the above parameters ( Thats why I picked it). However, my confidence in the german giant was shattered when I noticed that the boot is not opening using the remote key and one of the rear parking lights is not working....I wonder what else will NOT WORK on the brand new car and what sorts of quality checks/tests were done ! 

I won't expect such failures in a Maruti Car.....Finding them in a Volkswagen is very dissapointing. Hopefully, VW will live up to its brand and do thorough checks, before the cars are delivered.

Areas of improvement  

 Quality Control

Exterior

 SImple and sober Design for indian market

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Good quality and spacious for 5 seater car. music system quality is good but they can use built in GPS with music system. other look little odd for in car.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Powerful engine for this segment and good mileage. only oil change is little expensive, and you are paying for your hobby because some people say that hobby is priceless.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Very comfortable and good handling and you can drive hundred of mile comfortabily.

Final Words

 I owned a bmw 3 series, honda accord and vw vento. This is good car for the money you spend. from my opnion this is better car than verna, fiesta and sx4, in quality and comfort. Before to buy this segment car you check this car, At last i can say, everyone have there own choice. so enjoy with what you like.

Areas of improvement  

 Alloys need to change and also tail light is big.

Exterior

 Timeless, will never go out of style, dual lamp and drl is welcome :) 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Robust , simple, Germanic, premium feel, 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Easy access to power, fantastic gear ratios drives like a petrol, effortless drives, butter smooth. 50-100 kph climb puts a smile, especially on indian roads that's the range you do most of your overtaking. The 55lts. + tank is truly useful for people who really travel for business all the time.

Ride Quality & Handling

Good , please get rid of the appollos  after 30k , I upgraded to michelin primacy st3 & now complements the suspension set up. Handling is sure footed , but don't go overboard it's not a race car! Back seat ride is mature. not meant for 5 passengers though.

Final Words

i have have driven it for 30,000 Kms in 1 yr 3 months . It is a work horse. you will not fall in love with it instantly unlike the mouthwatering offers from the Koreans and jap.  Drive it then you will understand it is a truly simple and a honest sedan. I love it!!

Areas of improvement  

 Safety package .... give us esp & traction . back seat width ( will mean total design overhaul) , sunroof And a standard sat nav touchscreen like rcd510 ...

Exterior

Head lamp very poor at night driving and no option for projected lamp. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 good but power window having very less life.The rear door power window cannot be operated from the rear side may be switch problem.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 noise of engine, body after 45,000 KM

Ride Quality & Handling

 alloy wheel, power window life is too short.

Final Words

 I am not happy with overall maintaince. and very less life of spares compared with our indian cars.

Areas of improvement  

 breaks , spears prices and good knowladge advisior at service centres, break disc has less life than swift and other low budget car. I  have another car Suzuki desire but vento having too much maintaince cost and less life for its Spares.  

 While the body noise was fixed; the engine mounting noise remains a nagging complaint. The sales & service staff is apathetic and don't care. I guess the german attitude of the VW masters is acting up since i have even tried contacting the parent company to no avail. I posted a message on their website to which i got no response; i posted on their facebook page which was taken down that very instant. VW India is a sham.

Exterior:it has a very understated, clean yet subtle styling(individual choice).Some would prefer verna's snazzier styling but i like this poor man"s audi.😎

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort):it is nicely loaded(rear ac vents, power adjustable mirros, climate control).It does not have all bells and whistles(ala competition) like rear camera, auto folding mirrors, etc. but it has some unique features like remote control power windows, lever at rear to push front seat forward to name some.Space is good for 4 adults, there is fair amount of headroom legroom but 5th passenger is unwelcome as there is 5-6 inches tall hump in centre.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox:😄MY FAVOURITE PART,the performance of this car is awe inspiring.it just picks up the pace effortlessly.three digit speeds are dealt with utmost relaxation and reaching to them is a child's play just put the foot on throttle and it gets going.Gearbox is also light and easy to use with slick throws.Fuel economy varies from 15-16(depending on driving style, sedate drivers can get 18-19 also).

Ride Quality & Handling:Ride Quality of the car is pretty good.suspensions are setup really stiff which helps it in highway driving but hat it loses out is in cities over speed breakers there is big thud from rear suspension which is really irritating.Handling of the car is nice.it goes where you exactly want it to but the steering remains light throughout giving that uninspiring feel.

Final Words:Its a great car to own with so much positives that the negatives looks so small in front of them

Areas of improvement:little more features,rear suspension noise deleted, it would make for a perfect car.